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NCSA Caught up with Claire Tolbert, a rising star from Oregon City, Oregon. Claire plays for OJVA 16 Gold and is a two-time varsity letterwinner at Oregon City High School.

NCSA: Why and when did you get involved with volleyball?
Tolbert: I first started playing volleyball when I was 12 years old. I decided that I wanted to play volleyball because I love being part of a team and I love being able to work with others to achieve team goals.

NCSA: How did your team do this season?
Tolbert: This season my team did very well, we finished 3rd in Regionals and stayed in the top ten throughout the season.

NCSA: Do you have any big competitions coming up?
Tolbert: Our last tournament is the California Finals which we are competing in next week June 20-23.

NCSA: What is your forecast for your fall high school season?
Tolbert: My forecast for my next high school season is to make first team all league. I would also like to hold the best stats for outside hitter and for passing on the team. I want to lead my team to a successful season of winning and making it to the playoffs.

NCSA: Tell is about your interactions with college coaches so far.
Tolbert: So far I have only been in contact with coaches through e-mails. I am hoping that soon I can meet some college coaches and have a more personal interaction.

NCSA: What camps do you plan to attend over the summer?
Tolbert: I am not sure quite yet which camps I am going to attend. I have a few different camps to choose from so I need to decide where I would like to go.

NCSA: What are you looking forward to if and when you get the opportunity to play at the collegiate level?
Tolbert: I am looking forward to being able to make friendships with my teammates and being very competitive and having successful seasons.

NCSA: What are your goals- athletically, academically and in your community for next year? Tolbert: My goals for next year are to maintain at least a 3.5 GPA, to make first team all league and to go far in playoffs and I would also like to help out with my school for different events like dances, assemblies, ect.

NCSA: What is the best part of being involved with NCSA so far?
Tolbert: I think that the best part of being involved with NCSA is being able to actually see your progress and being able to have help and assistance whenever you need it.

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